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Nell

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Nell was most popular in 1917, when 766 American babies were given the name — ranking #392 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,989, with 128 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 27,710 people named Nell.

Most popular in1917
Rank that year#392
Births that year766
Total since 188027,710

Nell over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Nell’s peak in 1917. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org